Jerry Rice

Known for ActingBorn 1962-10-13 (age 63)Crawford, Mississippi, USA

Jerry Rice is widely considered the greatest wide receiver in NFL history and one of the greatest players ever to play the game. Born October 13, 1962, in Starkville, Mississippi, Rice grew up in Crawford working alongside his father, a brick mason, catching bricks on scaffolding—training that would develop his legendary hands. At Mississippi Valley State University, he shattered NCAA records with 27 touchdown receptions as a senior in 1984, earning the nickname "World" for his ability to catch anything thrown near him. Drafted 16th overall by the San Francisco 49ers in 1985 after Bill Walsh traded up to select him, Rice spent 15 seasons with the team before finishing his 20-year career with the Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, and briefly the Denver Broncos. He won three Super Bowls with San Francisco (XXIII, XXIV, XXIX) and was named Super Bowl XXIII MVP. Rice's strengths defined excellence: meticulous route running that coaches called the best they'd ever seen, legendary work ethic including off-season sprints up "The Hill" in Edgewood Park, reliable hands forged catching bricks as a youth, and unmatched clutch performance in critical moments. His durability was remarkable—playing 303 games over 20 seasons while missing only 17 regular season games. His greatest moments showcase his dominance: Super Bowl XXIII MVP—11 receptions for a Super Bowl-record 215 yards, including a crucial catch on "The Drive" to set up the game-winning touchdown with under a minute remaining; October 14, 1990 versus Atlanta—career-best five receiving touchdowns with 13 catches for 225 yards; and December 18, 1995 versus Minnesota—career-high 289 receiving yards (fifth-most in NFL history at the time) with 14 receptions and three touchdowns. Rice retired holding virtually every major receiving record: 1,549 receptions, 22,895 receiving yards, and 197 receiving touchdowns—marks still considered unbreakable. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010 on his first ballot. After football, Rice competed on Dancing with the Stars (finishing runner-up in 2005), played competitive golf, and co-authored books including "America's Game: The NFL at 100." He launched G.O.A.T. Fuel lifestyle brand in 2019 and serves as brand ambassador for Nike and other companies.Read more

Movies & web series

The Build

The San Francisco 49ers Team of the '80s

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers

Rise of the 49ers

Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure

S.W.A.T.

A Tale of Two Cities

America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions

NFL Greatest Games: Dallas Cowboys 1992 NFC Championship Game

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

One Tree Hill

Undeniable with Dan Patrick

Hawaii Five-0

The Masked Singer

Rules of Engagement

The Class

In Search of Greatness

Home Economics

The Daily Show

Dancing with the Stars

I'm in Love with a Church Girl

Necessary Roughness

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Tamron Hall

Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling

Night of 100 Stars III

The Tiger Effect

NFL Icons

College Football 150 - Football Is US: The College Game

Kevin Hart: Cold as Balls - Best of the Best

A Tale of Two Cities: Part 2

NFL Films Presents Quarterbacks on Quarterbacks